1970 unarmed combat
Georges Heights
Kenneth Roy “Blue” Curran was born on 9th September 1925 in Waverly NSW
VALE COMMANDO CURRAN (Legislative Assembly Hansard – 08 August 2019)
Mr JONATHAN O'DEA (Davidson)—I regretfully note the recent passing of an outstanding person in my electorate of Davidson. World War 2 veteran, Ken 'Blue' Curran, passed away in June at the age of 93 (27 June 2019). Ken signed up in 1943 and saw action across South East Asia, but his greatest contribution came after the war when he became an instructor in unarmed combat. Ken understood the importance of this skill and soon gained a reputation as being the best in the business. He went on to train the SAS, and the first members of the NSW Police Tactical Response Group. In 2006, Ken was awarded an OAM. Ken was known for having a heart of gold. In his spare time he drove buses for the disabled. He also often took the elderly needing to do shopping Ken has since been remembered by friends and family, and I acknowledge his huge contribution to our state and great nation. He was an inspiration to us all. Vale Commando Curran.
1970 unarmed combat
Georges Heights
Kenneth Roy “Blue” Curran was born on 9th September 1925 in Waverly NSW
VALE COMMANDO CURRAN (Legislative Assembly Hansard – 08 August 2019)
Mr JONATHAN O'DEA (Davidson)—I regretfully note the recent passing of an outstanding person in my electorate of Davidson. World War 2 veteran, Ken 'Blue' Curran, passed away in June at the age of 93 (27 June 2019). Ken signed up in 1943 and saw action across South East Asia, but his greatest contribution came after the war when he became an instructor in unarmed combat. Ken understood the importance of this skill and soon gained a reputation as being the best in the business. He went on to train the SAS, and the first members of the NSW Police Tactical Response Group. In 2006, Ken was awarded an OAM. Ken was known for having a heart of gold. In his spare time he drove buses for the disabled. He also often took the elderly needing to do shopping Ken has since been remembered by friends and family, and I acknowledge his huge contribution to our state and great nation. He was an inspiration to us all. Vale Commando Curran.